Lead Electrical Engineer

APQS; Carroll (IA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

APQS is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive hardware development for our quilting machines from concept to mass production. You will own the electrical subsystem and partner with mechanical and software teams to deliver reliable, production-ready designs.

The role requires hands-on circuit design, schema capture, PCB layout, verification, and a focus on DFMA and EMI. You will operate in a small, fast team, take lifecycle ownership, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing and producing mixed analog and digital circuits.
• Ability to own electrical subsystem end-to-end from concept to production.
• Hands-on experience with motion control or power-dense electromechanical systems.
• Strong test benches and failure analysis skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own electrical subsystem design from concept to production.
• Define project requirements, scope, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Convert requirements into schematics and lead PCB layout.
• Plan and run functional verification and issue resolution.
• Coordinate electromechanical integration with mechanical engineers.
• Own harness design for EMI, serviceability, and reliability.
• Manage PCB supply chain, costs, lead times, and EOL risk.
• Sustain released hardware until end-of-life.

Conhecimentos

Mixed-signal design

Motion control systems

PCB layout

Failure analysis

Automation testing

Technical writing

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

Altium

Autodesk Fusion

ExpressPCB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you a hands-on Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can lead innovative hardware development from concept to production? If so, read on!

About APQS

For over 40 years, APQS has been handcrafting the world’s finest quilting machines. We’re renowned for our exceptional product quality and intuitive solutions that set the standard for an unparalleled quilting experience.

You’ll be joining a tight-knit and collaborative product development team singularly focused on building products our customers will love forever.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to drive hardware design from product concept to mass production. This a rare opportunity to own end-to-end system solutions and shape their technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own electrical subsystem design from concept to production
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and success criteria
• Convert requirements into schematics—lead PCB layout for DFMA and prototype builds
• Plan and run functional verification; track and resolve issues
• Coordinate electromechanical integration with mechanical engineers
• Own harness design for EMI, serviceability, and reliability
• Manage PCB supply chain, alternatives, cost/lead time, and EOL risk
• Sustain released hardware until end-of-life
• Lead root-cause analysis to eliminate field issues with our service team

About You

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Prior experience with design and production of mixed analog and digital circuits
• Strong electrical design fundamentals in motion control systems (electric motors and actuators), sensors, and user-interfacing hardware (lighting and displays)
• Proficiency in PCB design software (Altium, Autodesk Fusion, ExpressPCB, etc.)
• Proven track record shipping mixed-signal PCBs to production
• Ability to operate as the sole electrical engineer with full lifecycle accountability
• Hands-on experience with motion control or other power-dense electromechanical systems
• Understanding of trade-offs across performance, cost, schedule, and risk
• Strong test bench skills and methodical failure analysis
• Crisp technical writing and communication
• Strong sense of ownership and pride in your work
• Comfort with small, fast teams—you’re excited to tackle the hard problems
• Experience with common digital protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI) is preferred
• Proficiency in automated test scripting (Python, C++, etc.) is preferred
• Basic understanding of mechanical design fundamentals is preferred